Obama, Where Art Thou?
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FORD
Today, on his birthday, we remember Pres. Gerald R. Ford, 1974-77. “Not a Lincoln”, he said, “but a Ford”. A good stab at autobiography. In fact he was a place-holder while the country caught its breath after 6 years of Nixon. He promised to Whip Inflation Now, told NY City to Drop Dead, sort of, … Read more
Sketchbook: The Cult of Swisher
Yankee Stadium, July 4, 2010. Yanks vs. Toronto. NY 7-6 in 10 innings. Sitting in 189 degree heat in very sunny box seats located in Right Field. Saw three pegs at home plate, one spectacular error in center field and a great walk-off hit by Thames. A great day at the stadium (a very fine … Read more
Happy Birthday George W. Bush
What to give Mr. Bush on his birthday. 2 Wars, a Depression, huge deficits, unregulated industry, wiretapping and torture, a reactionary Supreme Court, a sullied national reputation and Constitution. These are his gifts to us. The gifts that keep on giving.
Happy Birthday Calvin Coolidge
A regular Yankee Doodle Dandy (born July 4, 1872) was Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the US 1923-1929. During his administration: He cut taxes for the wealthy, resulting in an economic boom and speculation bubble that would blow up right after he left office, resulting in the Great Depression. He also cut immigration, aid for … Read more
